Tabelog ratingOmino Tsubaki (おみ乃 椿) is the highly anticipated offshoot of the legendary yakitori restaurant Omino. This intimate, seven-seat counter in Kyobashi offers a tightly focused omakase experience centered on exceptional charcoal grilling. The chef's precise fire control, or hi-ire, is a constant point of praise, bringing out the best from multiple chicken breeds and rare cuts not often seen elsewhere.
Guests consistently single out the large, satisfying portions and specific standout skewers. Favorites include the tsukune (minced chicken meatball), available with salt or tare sauce; the rich hatsumoto (aorta); and perfectly cooked chicken wings (tebasaki). The course is punctuated by creative interludes like a delicate liver pâté and is often finished with a distinctive half-and-half rice bowl of oyako-don (chicken and egg) and soboro-don (crumbled chicken). Many non-Japanese visitors note the welcoming service and comfortable atmosphere.
The main criticisms are the high price, particularly for sake and shochu, and the ventilation in the basement space, which can sometimes feel smoky. While the omakase course is listed around ¥17,300, reviewers report final bills closer to ¥20,000 per person with a few extras. One couple who enjoyed high-end drinks paid ¥61,000 for two. For the level of craft and quality of ingredients, it offers excellent value for a special occasion, but less so for a casual meal or for those who plan to drink heavily.
- Getting There: Located in the basement (B1F) of the Kyobashi SK Building, a 1-minute walk from Takaracho Station or Kyobashi Station. The signage is discreet.
- Booking: Essential. Reservations are made online via OMAKASE or by phone and often fill up weeks in advance.
- Seating: 7 counter seats only.
- Payment: Cashless only. Credit cards, electronic money, and QR code payments are accepted.
- Age Restriction: Guests must be 18 or older. Children are not permitted, even when accompanied by a guardian, unless the entire restaurant is booked for private use.
- Dress Code: Smart casual. Guests wearing excessive perfume may be refused entry.
- Good to Know: A 10% service charge is added to the bill. The restaurant is non-smoking. No outside beverages are allowed.
